20 Chapter 20

"Paying our respects to Your Highness the Third Prince and Fourth Prince." Making a bow to the newcomers, the Prime Minister did not care about being angry at the moment.

Tang Kexin, who stood rooted at the sight of the newcomers, thought to herself 'just what kind of reaction would be the most suitable?'

"Xin'er, show your respect and greet the Third and Fourth Princes now." When the Prime Minister saw her standing there motionlessly, he hurriedly reminded her.

"Greetings to the Third Prince and Fourth Prince." Tang Kexin could only walk forward and curtsied. She appeared to be well-behaved.

Ye Lanjue lifted his eyes to look at her, his star-like eyes unfathomable. Even though he didn't show the slightest bit of emotion within them, he seemed to be able to instantly see through everything.

As Tang Kexin lifted her gaze, she precisely met the Third Prince's gaze. For a moment, she felt as though she was being gnawed by numerous ants at the deepest depth of her soul. It was as if her cover was being peeled off, layer by layer, and there was nowhere for her to hide. Even someone calm as her could not withstand such gaze of scrutiny. She never had thought that she would be disconcerted by a single stare from someone she had just met, eye to eye.

This person's persona was to instil fear into the deepest part of your heart. However, it was his seeping coldness that would silently and soundlessly extinguish you.

It was rumored that the Third Prince, Ye Lanjue, was the most powerful and influential prince in the imperial court. He was talented and elegant, capable of calling the entire imperial court into action. He could command thousands of men and horses. And the action could be followed by the mountains, and stars and moon if he ordered.

But most of all, the hearsay also said that there were only very few things that could attract his attention. Thus, making him to look into something or someone with intent was close to impossible.

Then why was this man looking at her like that? If it was because of the conversations she had with her father earlier that they had happened to heard, then it was obviously not justified. However, this man was also present in the temple that night she transmigrated, could he be that man?

Thinking of this possibility, Tang Kexin sucked in a deep breath. At this moment, she truly prayed that it wouldn't be him. Compared to Nangong Yi, he was much more dangerous and terrifying.

"I heard that Master Hui Yuan cured your illness. Looks like you've really recovered." Ye Lanchen looked at her as if he was extremely happy. However, he was still young and had a playful nature, so the thing he was most concerned about was Tang Kexin's earlier statement.

"You said you were going to chase someone away with a mouse? How would you gonna catch one, then? It would be refreshing to use a mouse to drive people away though. Hahaha!"

"Answering His Highness the Fourth Prince... it was actually easy to catch a mouse. By using a wired bucket and baiting it with sweetened cookies, you could catch more than necessary to use. Then after which, you may now wait for that person you want to chase out to come knocking again, then release those mouse. As easy as that." Tang Kexin explained very seriously. Since it was His Highness who asked, she naturally couldn't not answer. As for how to answer, it was not a small test. Because though the Fourth Prince was easily dealt with, the Third Prince, on the other hand, was not someone you could trifle with.

Ye Lanjue hadn't spoken a word and his expression didn't change, but that glance just now was enough to shock her.

Earlier, they had clearly heard the conversation between her and her father. If she had tried too much to hide it, it would only make them more suspicious. Thus, she felt that it would be best to continue using that tone, attitude and line of thinking.

Ye Lanchen was stunned. He didn't expect her to explain in such a way. "Hmm, hmm, you're not lying after all." His eyes glinted with excitement. "But would this really work?"

"In theory, it is feasible, but the specific situation still needs practice." Tang Kexin thought for a while before replying.

"You—! Go back to your room and reflect on your actions." The Prime Minister was so angry that her face turned green. She still wanted to practice? Sigh, my family is truly unlucky to have such a mischievous girl. In the past, when she was foolish, he was always worried. Now, he was even more worried, worried that one day he would be angered to death by her to the point of spitting out blood.

"Yes, Father." Tang Kexin lowered her head and softly replied. She was extremely obedient and docile, just like a pure and innocent little white rabbit.

Ye Lanjue raised the corner of his eyebrows. A pure and innocent little white rabbit? After using wolfhounds to chase someone away, then thoughtfully admitting her wrongs but would nonchalantly promised to use a mouse instead the next time—this pure and innocent little white rabbit would be the end of the Prime Minister.